Patents by Inventor William J. Downey

William J. Downey has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20230127704
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to chemical processes and more particular to chemical processes for forming cross-linked compositions and their use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: William J. DOWNEY, John H. YAMAMOTO, Melissa H. JAIME, William A. KERNICK, III
  • Patent number: 9377504
    Abstract: A circuit device mounted on a substrate includes a detection circuit that monitors a characteristic of a return signal to determine an integrity of various interconnects of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: FREESCALE SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
    Inventors: Stanley A. Cejka, Steven A. Atherton, William J. Downey, James C. Golab, Brian D. Young
  • Patent number: 9284402
    Abstract: Castor oil-based polyol polymer compositions and their use in processes for preparing polyurethane compounds with modified properties (e.g. tensile strength, hydrolytic stability, and the like) are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Vertellus Specialties Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Downey, Haibin Yu, Christofer S. Megson
  • Publication number: 20150276854
    Abstract: A circuit device mounted on a substrate includes a detection circuit that monitors a characteristic of a return signal to determine an integrity of various interconnects of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: FREESCALE SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
    Inventors: Stanley A. Cejka, Steven A. Atherton, William J. Downey, James C. Gobab, Brian D. Young
  • Publication number: 20130310520
    Abstract: Castor oil-based polyol polymer compositions and their use in processes for preparing polyurethane compounds with modified properties (e.g. tensile strength, hydrolytic stability, and the like) are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: VERTELLUS SPECIALTIES INC.
    Inventors: William J. Downey, Haibin Yu, Christofer S. Megson
  • Patent number: 6020387
    Abstract: A low density polymer composition including a polymer component capable of being cured, a low density filler in an amount sufficient to reduce the density of the polymer and a thixotrope present in a sufficient amount to impart a sufficient viscosity and to inhibit separation of the filler from the polymer until after the polymer is cured. The resulting lightweight, filled polymer composition is a strong electrical insulator, has low shrinkage, a low coefficient of thermal expansion, low cured density and a soft filler that does not harden the polymer. Methods of preparing and using the low density polymer compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2000
    Assignee: Caschem, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Downey, Christopher Andreola, Paul R. Lydigsen, Wayne E. Wright
  • Patent number: 4742112
    Abstract: Polyol mixtures having about 10 to 60 weight percent of a ricinoleate compound and 90 to 40 weight percent of a C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 hydrocarbon polymer having at least one hydroxyl group. Polyurethane compositions comprising the reaction product of this polyol mixture with an organic isocyanate compound. These compositions may optionally include certain extender compounds. Also, a method for lowering the viscosity of C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 hydrocarbon polymer having at least one hydroxyl group by adding a ricinoleate compound thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1988
    Assignee: CasChem, Inc.
    Inventors: Melvin Brauer, William J. Downey
  • Patent number: 4705724
    Abstract: A plasticized polyurethane gel system comprising the reaction product of an isocyanate compound and a polyol in the presence of an ester plasticizer compound having a total solubility parameter of between about 8.3 and 8.9 or between about 9.1 and 9.7. Said polyurethane systems are cured, cross-linked, non-spewing, grease compatible, and reenterable. This extended polyurethane is further characterized as having superior insulating properties so that it can be used of repairing, encapsulating or reclaiming electrical or telecommunication cables as well as for hard volume encapsulants or general elastomer use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1987
    Assignee: CasChem, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Downey, Melvin Brauer, Jerry Chien-I Chao
  • Patent number: 4705723
    Abstract: A plasticized polyurethane gel system comprising the reaction product of an isocyanate compound and a polyol in the presence of a ricinoleate plasticizer compound having a total solubility parameter of between about 8.3 and 8.9 or between about 9.1 and 9.7. Said polyurethane systems are cured, cross-linked, nonspewing, grease compatible, and reenterable. This extended polyurethane is further characterized as having superior insulating properties so that it can be used of repairing, encapsulating or reclaiming electrical or telecommunication cables as well as for hard volume encapsulants or general elastomer use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1987
    Assignee: CasChem, Inc.
    Inventors: Melvin Brauer, William J. Downey, Frank C. Naughton
  • Patent number: 4666969
    Abstract: A plasticized polyurethane gel system comprising the reaction product of an isocyanate compound and a polyol in the presence of a ricinoleate plasticizer compound having a total solubility parameter of between about 8.3 and 8.9 or between about 9.1 and 9.7.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1987
    Assignee: CasChem, Inc.
    Inventors: Melvin Brauer, William J. Downey, Frank C. Naughton
  • Patent number: 4666968
    Abstract: A plasticized polyurethane gel system comprising the reaction product of an isocyanate compound and a polyol in the presence of a plasticizer compound having a total solubility parameter of between about 8.3 and 8.9 or between about 9.1 and 9.7.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1987
    Assignee: CasChem, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Downey, Melvin Brauer, Jerry C. Chao
  • Patent number: 4596743
    Abstract: A grease compatible cyclic olefin extended polyurethane comprising the reaction product of an isocyanate terminated polyisocyanate with a polyol in the presence of a cyclic olefin extender and, a plasticizer having a total solubility parameter of between about 8.3 and 8.9 or about 9.1 and 9.7. Certain extended polyurethanes are characterized as being reenterable, such that they can be used for repairing, encapsulation or reclaiming electrical or telephone cables. Alternate formulations can be used as hard volume encapsulants for general elastomer use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 24, 1986
    Assignee: CasChem, Inc.
    Inventors: Melvin Brauer, William J. Downey, Frank C. Naughton, Jerry C. Chao
  • Patent number: 4533598
    Abstract: A cyclic olefin extended polyurethane system comprising the reaction product of an isocyanate terminated polyisocyanate with a polyol in the presence of a cyclic olefin extender and, optionally, a liquid ester or other type of extender. Said polyurethane systems are cured, crosslinked, non-spewing, grease compatible, and reenterable. This extended polyurethane is further characterized as having superior insulating properties so that it can be used for repairing, encapsulation or reclaiming electrical or telephone cables as well as hard volume encapsulants for general elastomer use. The extended polyurethane is comprised of a defined polyurethane, novel extender combinations, and optionally, a coupling agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1985
    Assignee: CasChem, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Downey, Melvin Brauer
  • Patent number: RE33354
    Abstract: A plasticized polyurethane gel system comprising the reaction product of an isocyanate compound and a polyol in the presence of an ester plasticizer compound having a total solubility parameter of .[.between about 8.3 and 8.9 or.]. between about 9.1 and .[.9.7.]. .Iadd.10.1. .Iaddend.Said polyurethane systems are cured, cross-linked, non-spewing, grease compatible, and reenterable. This extended polyurethane is further characterized as having superior insulating properties so that it can be used of repairing, encapsulating or reclaiming electrical or telecommunication cables as well as for hard volume encapsulants or general elastomer use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 25, 1990
    Assignee: CasChem, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Downey, Melvin Brauer, Jerry C. Chao
  • Patent number: RE33392
    Abstract: A plasticized polyurethane gel system comprising the reaction product of an isocyanate compound and a polyol in the presence of a ricinoleate plasticizer compound having a total solubility parameter of .[.between about 8.3 and 8.9 or.]. between about 9.1 and .[.9.7..]. .Iadd.10.1. .Iaddend.Said polyurethane systems are cured, cross-linked, nonspewing, grease compatible, and reenterable. This extended polyurethane is further characterized as having superior insulating properties so that it can be used of repairing, encapsulating or reclaiming electrical or telecommunication cables as well as for hard volume encapsulants or general elastomer use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 16, 1990
    Assignee: CasChem, Inc.
    Inventors: Melvin Brauer, William J. Downey, Frank C. Naughton
  • Patent number: RE33754
    Abstract: A grease compatible cyclic olefin extended polyurethane comprising the reaction product of an isocyanate terminated polyisocyanate with a polyol in the presence of a cyclic olefin extender and, a plasticizer having a total solubility parameter of .[.between about 8.3 and 8.9 or.]. about 9.1 and 9.7. Certain extended polyurethanes are characterized as being reenterable, such that they can be used for repairing, encapsulation or reclaiming electrical or telephone cables. Alternate formulations can be used as hard volume encapsulants for general elastomer use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1991
    Assignee: CasChem, Inc.
    Inventors: Melvin Brauer, William J. Downey, Frank C. Naughton, Jerry C. Chao
  • Patent number: RE33755
    Abstract: A plasticized polyurethane gel system comprising the reaction product of an isocyanate compound and a polyol in the presence of a plasticizer compound having a total solubility parameter of .[.between about 8.3 and 8.9 or.]. between about 9.1 and 9.7.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1991
    Assignee: CasChem, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Downey, Melvin Brauer, Jerry C. Chao
  • Patent number: RE33761
    Abstract: A plasticized polyurethane gel system comprising the reaction product of an isocyanate compound and a polyol in the presence of a ricinoleate plasticizer compound having a total solubility parameter of .[.between about 8.3 and 8.9 or.]. between about 9.1 and 9.7 .Iadd.to 10.1. .Iaddend.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1991
    Assignee: CasChem, Inc.
    Inventors: Melvin Brauer, William J. Downey, Frank C. Naughton